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2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD

Cylinder Head: Assembly

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Assembly
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All cylinder heads 

    NOTE: Lubricate the valve stem seal with clean engine oil prior to installation.
  1. Using the Valve Stem Oil Seal Installer, install a new valve stem seal.
    2. Fig 1: Installing New Valve Stem Seal Using Special Tool (303-470)
    GF0029292Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the valve.
  3. Using the Valve Spring Compressors, install the valve spring, retainer and key.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Keys, Retainer & Spring Using Special Tools (303-1249, 303-350, 303-300)
    GF0029219Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Repeat the above steps for each valve.

    5. RH cylinder head 

  5. Install a new CHT sensor.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
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